CHARLES "CHUCK"

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CHARLES "CHUCK" McNEIL With sadness, the family of Charles "Chuck" McNeil announces his peaceful passing, at the Grace General Hospital on Saturday, October 9, 2004, at the age of 70 years. Remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife Carol, of 47 years of marriage; daughter Debbie Rind (Rick) sons, David (Carolyn) and Andy (Sheila) grandchildren, Jackie and Brad Rind; Caitlin, Lauren and Ryan McNeil; Calvin, Dustin and Cole McNeil; mother-in-law Dora Hemming; sister-in-law Jean McIntosh; brother-in-law Wally Hemming (Diane) special friends, Norman and Rowena Butler; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Chuck was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Lorayne (nee Denison) McNeil; infant daughter Patrice; and his brothers, Cowan and Lewis. Chuck was born in Winnipeg on February 18, 1934. He attended Greenway, General Wolf and Tec Voc High Schools. His career spanned 34 years with McLeods and Beaver Lumber. Chuck belonged to the Masonic Lodge, the Wildlife Association, coached little league baseball and hockey. While growing up, Chuck was a member of the Salvation Army, where he played the French horn in the band and was also a leader of Wolf Cubs and Scouts. He was an avid curler for many years and enjoyed golf, the Blue Bombers and camping with his family. Chuck lived courageously with diabetes for 42 years. On Thursday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m., Chucks funeral service was held in Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Dr. with Captain Faye Shail officiating. Sincere thanks to the Grace Hospital for the compassionate care given to Chuck. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chucks memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102 - 310 Broadway Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. WOJCIKS ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 16, 2004